NYC politician wants ban on fast-food meal toys

NEW YORK

City Councilman /*Leroy Comrie*/ says he plans to introduce a bill Wednesday that will ban kid-friendly giveways from being packaged with fast-food meals unless they meet nutritional guidelines.

He says the bill will create an incentive for restaurants to cook up healthier options.

/*McDonald's Happy Meals*/, for example, would have to be under 500 calories, as well as low in fat and sodium.

The law was inspired by a similar San Francisco ordinance.

/*The New York State Restaurant Association*/ said it was opposed to the legislation. A spokesman for the city chapter said the bill "robs parents of choice" and will be a burden on restaurants.

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